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With the impending update to Google’s algorithm looming large, site owners in the know face a race against time to minify like a dervish and look up what a viewport is. For many other site owners not in the know, this may pass them by, until they ask themselves why things have gone a bit […]

To get content in front of the right audience you can sometimes get help from paid promotion. Paid content promotion can come in many forms including social media, remarketing and native advertising. Whilst the main purpose of paid promotion is to increase traffic and conversions, have you ever asked if it can impact organic search […]

One question a lot of SEOs are often asked by clients looking to effectively leverage a business blog is: “how long should a blog post be?” Of course, there is no short answer (and thus, no short blog post in this instance), but there are some good pointers that could act as a guide for writing […]

On the back of Arsenal beating Man Utd in this season’s FA Cup (2014/2015), I came into work the next morning with a number of Tweets in my stream linking to videos asking “Where is Andy Tate?”. Despite working and living amongst social media, I had never heard of Andy Tate before and I didn’t […]

The rise and importance of content creation as a whole means that making your static adverts stand out can become more difficult. You’re advertising alongside better quality website content, so your adverts need to pack a punch. One way to help stand out is to utilise video in your adverts. This can gain valuable interactions […]

With billions of resources to filter through in search engines, search operators are often the most efficient way of finding exactly what you’re looking for in a fraction of the time. Although search operators are no big secret, not many people make the most of them, especially for the benefit of SEO. Whilst we have […]

Whether you want to call it technical, interactive, visual or big content – the idea of creating something more than just static text appeals to both Content Marketers and brands alike, for a number of reasons. From social shares and engagement to acquire links and potential sales – there’s a greater chance of success if […]

Where to begin? We have all been there! Whether you are a business owner who wants to take the plunge into the world of PPC, or even a marketer who is interested in furthering your knowledge, the following tips will point you in the right direction and help you to focus your attention on the […]

Early in February 2015, a great big slab of news landed in everyone’s news feeds – Twitter and Google had struck a deal to show tweets in SERPs. Déjà vu? Maybe it’s 2009 again… But how can this help the parties involved, why are they going for it? And what does this mean for your SEO?

I recently experienced a surprise encounter that saw me educating a 50-something-year-old sporting acquaintance about what I do for a living. After five minutes into the discussion, it dawned on me, the misconception that everyone out there knows the ins and outs of Content Marketing simply isn’t true. I soon came to the very real […]

February 21st 2015 marks the date that Koozai will be celebrating nine triumphant years in the Digital Marketing industry. However, as that day falls on a Saturday this year, we’ve decided to celebrate today instead, and have treated the team to some tasty donuts from Krispy Kreme.

In the last decade, comics have gone from a niche market to a global phenomenon. Two companies have been major players in driving this popularity, Marvel and DC. Home to the likes of Spider-Man and Batman, respectively; these giants of industry have used numerous Content Marketing techniques to push comics, and the culture surrounding comics, […]

Looking to get into Digital? Perhaps you’re just curious to see where your skills best fit? Whatever the case, take the Koozai Quiz into finding your perfect Digital role . From SEO and Content to PPC and Social – plus all the roles in between, answer these ten simple questions and find out your ideal […]

With the impending update to Google’s algorithm looming large, site owners in the know face a race against time to minify like a dervish and look up what a viewport is. For many other site owners not in the know, this may pass them by, until they ask themselves why things have gone a bit […]

To get content in front of the right audience you can sometimes get help from paid promotion. Paid content promotion can come in many forms including social media, remarketing and native advertising. Whilst the main purpose of paid promotion is to increase traffic and conversions, have you ever asked if it can impact organic search […]

One question a lot of SEOs are often asked by clients looking to effectively leverage a business blog is: “how long should a blog post be?” Of course, there is no short answer (and thus, no short blog post in this instance), but there are some good pointers that could act as a guide for writing […]

With billions of resources to filter through in search engines, search operators are often the most efficient way of finding exactly what you’re looking for in a fraction of the time. Although search operators are no big secret, not many people make the most of them, especially for the benefit of SEO. Whilst we have […]

Whether you want to call it technical, interactive, visual or big content – the idea of creating something more than just static text appeals to both Content Marketers and brands alike, for a number of reasons. From social shares and engagement to acquire links and potential sales – there’s a greater chance of success if […]

I recently experienced a surprise encounter that saw me educating a 50-something-year-old sporting acquaintance about what I do for a living. After five minutes into the discussion, it dawned on me, the misconception that everyone out there knows the ins and outs of Content Marketing simply isn’t true. I soon came to the very real […]

In the last decade, comics have gone from a niche market to a global phenomenon. Two companies have been major players in driving this popularity, Marvel and DC. Home to the likes of Spider-Man and Batman, respectively; these giants of industry have used numerous Content Marketing techniques to push comics, and the culture surrounding comics, […]

Site speed. Forever on the ‘To Do’ list, rarely prioritised, especially by the over 30s. I am one so I can say that. It doesn’t matter how many times I bemoan site owners for not treating it as a priority, the sheer finickity nature of improving site speed means they often avoid addressing it for vast […]

Whether you’re working in-house or agency side, putting together a cohesive team is paramount to the success of any online campaign. If you stop and think about all the different marketing disciplines and channels, your campaign may transcend across two, three or ten different teams, depending on goals and budget. With this in mind, are […]

For some SMEs and local businesses, the idea of optimising a website to rank higher in Google’s SERPs might sound like witchcraft or something really dodgy – probably not helped by countless phone calls from salesmen offering the world and delivering anything but. They might also have heard of bad encounters from colleagues, friends, even […]

It’s unlikely that you haven’t heard about the upcoming release of 50 Shades of Grey, the film adaptation of the hugely successful pop-erotica book of the same name. It’s much more likely that you haven’t heard of 50 Shades Of Google. That’s because I made it up. In this post I have looked at a […]

To get content in front of the right audience you can sometimes get help from paid promotion. Paid content promotion can come in many forms including social media, remarketing and native advertising. Whilst the main purpose of paid promotion is to increase traffic and conversions, have you ever asked if it can impact organic search […]

One question a lot of SEOs are often asked by clients looking to effectively leverage a business blog is: “how long should a blog post be?” Of course, there is no short answer (and thus, no short blog post in this instance), but there are some good pointers that could act as a guide for writing […]

Whether you want to call it technical, interactive, visual or big content – the idea of creating something more than just static text appeals to both Content Marketers and brands alike, for a number of reasons. From social shares and engagement to acquire links and potential sales – there’s a greater chance of success if […]

I recently experienced a surprise encounter that saw me educating a 50-something-year-old sporting acquaintance about what I do for a living. After five minutes into the discussion, it dawned on me, the misconception that everyone out there knows the ins and outs of Content Marketing simply isn’t true. I soon came to the very real […]

In the last decade, comics have gone from a niche market to a global phenomenon. Two companies have been major players in driving this popularity, Marvel and DC. Home to the likes of Spider-Man and Batman, respectively; these giants of industry have used numerous Content Marketing techniques to push comics, and the culture surrounding comics, […]

Whether you’re working in-house or agency side, putting together a cohesive team is paramount to the success of any online campaign. If you stop and think about all the different marketing disciplines and channels, your campaign may transcend across two, three or ten different teams, depending on goals and budget. With this in mind, are […]

Regardless of whether you’re working in-house or agency side, if you operate in a specific industry, it’s essential to know what’s going on throughout the year. Knowing the upcoming events, trade shows and conferences will help when planning your own sales and marketing efforts – whether that’s above the line or below the line. As such, […]

Whenever I discuss Augmented Reality (AR) to colleagues, bosses, or clients, I get the same facial expression – the raised eyebrow of confusion. It’s to be expected. I understand their concerns. QR codes can be used as a way to directly connect customers with online content, and these may be deemed to be appropriate for […]

Another year has passed, and it’s been another epic one for Content Marketing! From campaigns to tools and updates, there’s been a lot to savour. So, to pay homage to the things we’ve loved in 2014, here’s a roundup of the best bits from Content Marketing. Enjoy.

With thousands of brands fighting for attention both on and offline, it’s now more important than ever to create the right impression when reaching out to the media. This is more apparent when you consider the volume of content on the Internet and the number of sites online in addition to print publications. Creating the […]

If your business wants to generate more leads and conversions, PPC landing pages can really help to achieve this goal and maximise your online campaigns. In most cases, if you’re already using this form of marketing, but struggling to see a return on investment, it’s often the landing pages themselves that cause issues, as opposed […]

PR has fast become a crucial element of any content marketing strategy. The days of ‘link-building’ have evolved, and now content marketers need to work hard to earn great links to gain exposure and brand awareness. That’s why it is crucial to have a robust outreach strategy.

The rise and importance of content creation as a whole means that making your static adverts stand out can become more difficult. You’re advertising alongside better quality website content, so your adverts need to pack a punch. One way to help stand out is to utilise video in your adverts. This can gain valuable interactions […]

Where to begin? We have all been there! Whether you are a business owner who wants to take the plunge into the world of PPC, or even a marketer who is interested in furthering your knowledge, the following tips will point you in the right direction and help you to focus your attention on the […]

When many people think of paid advertising or Pay Per Click (PPC) marketing they automatically think of Google AdWords, and for good reason. Google AdWords has by far the biggest reach available to all advertisers. However, paid advertising doesn’t just stop there – here is my guide to the best of the rest.

The justification of the carpet bombing approach no longer stacks up. Wastage is a very tangible thing now. Open rates and Click through Rates are now not the “wizzy” jargon that board level bods roll their eyes at. If you are a right minded marketer, constantly building your email list with your CRM, then multi-channel marketing is […]

A new year, and a new version of Google’s AdWords Editor. Last month saw the search giant’s latest version of the ever-popular Editor, and they’ve made a few exciting changes. The new version of AdWords Editor is one of the most comprehensive changes to the program since the program was originally launched and is clearly […]

If you’re working in Digital Marketing, the idea of taking on PPC can be pretty daunting. Becoming an expert can seem like a near impossible task. It seems so complicated, clinical and scientific; nothing like the creativity and ingenuity in SEO. The first hurdle is always the hardest. But let me tell you how you can go […]

When you look back at your Cost per Click (CPC) figures over the past 12 months, how do they appear? It’s likely they have risen unless you’ve only focused on mobile devices or very niche or declining industries. If you’re a retail or seasonal business you’ll likely be seeing a seasonal increase in CPCs as everyone […]

Last year in 2013, over 85% of Google’s revenue came from their AdWords platform. When you consider that their total advertising revenue for that year surpassed $50 billion, that is a very significant figure. What this tells us is that paid advertising isn’t going away any time soon. Platforms such as Google AdWords are going to […]

The travel industry makes up a large percentage of Google’s revenue. Based on a report published back in 2011, travel and tourism is the third highest spending industry when it comes to AdWords. I doubt this has changed a great deal since then.

Ad Customizers are a set of parameters that allow AdWords ad copy to be updated dynamically.They allow you to customise ads with any information you like, dynamically pulled in from a feed. This could be the colour or size of a product, the speakers at an event you’re advertising, how much longer a sale is […]

As a charity, you rely on getting your message out there about the great work you do, in order to encourage donations and fundraising activity. This means marketing is naturally important to you, but as a non-profit organisation you need to ensure you’re using your budget as effectively as possible.

Pay per Click (PPC) advertising allows a company to be visible on almost any relevant search result in a very short space of time depending on the budget available. This means that you can establish a brand presence almost immediately with your target audience. But PPC can be used in a number of ways – […]

On the back of Arsenal beating Man Utd in this season’s FA Cup (2014/2015), I came into work the next morning with a number of Tweets in my stream linking to videos asking “Where is Andy Tate?”. Despite working and living amongst social media, I had never heard of Andy Tate before and I didn’t […]

Early in February 2015, a great big slab of news landed in everyone’s news feeds – Twitter and Google had struck a deal to show tweets in SERPs. Déjà vu? Maybe it’s 2009 again… But how can this help the parties involved, why are they going for it? And what does this mean for your SEO?

The justification of the carpet bombing approach no longer stacks up. Wastage is a very tangible thing now. Open rates and Click through Rates are now not the “wizzy” jargon that board level bods roll their eyes at. If you are a right minded marketer, constantly building your email list with your CRM, then multi-channel marketing is […]

Whether you currently manage a branded social account, or you just post to your personal profiles, staying on-top of the constant updates on social networks can be extremely difficult if you’re underprepared. Whilst it may be a challenge, utilising your social profiles outside of work hours can help boost your business and give your brand […]

“Holidays are coming, holidays are coming…” It’s official; Christmas is fast approaching and even if you’re not excited about the holidays just yet, the big brands have been preparing for this moment for months. The festive season is an incredibly important time for brands, both big and small, as are the many other holidays and international events […]

The entire notion of campaigning has been to engage and increase your audience, so it makes sense that Social Media was a natural platform for charities to utilise. But what effect has it had? How are charities making the most from Social Media, and is there anything else they could be doing to use budgets […]

Social Media – still a taboo subject for far too many companies. It’s also often overlooked as a genuine marketing tool. But this needn’t be the case. Social Media is both an effective marketing tool that delivers strong ROI – but only if used correctly. Let’s look into this further.

If your ecommerce business is not utilising social media, it’s time to catch up. There are many brands finding success through social media marketing, growing their communities and seeing significant engagement across the board. Effectively managing your social media platforms allows you to not only promote your products, but also create and monitor conversations with […]

Most of you will have heard of the terminology “black hat” when it comes to either SEO or Digital Marketing in general. But what about when it comes to Social Media? You may not even know if you’re engaging in such activity – so that’s why we want to make you and your business aware […]

In today’s Digital landscape, social media is a great tool for businesses to communicate and build relationships with audiences. In most cases, it has become an essential tool for long terms success and survival, particularly if you’re in a volatile or busy market. To ensure that your business doesn’t drop the ball on Social Media, […]

In a perfect world, social media should be the best investment your business has ever made, but the reality is that many brands are still unsure as to how to properly manage their social profiles. A good example is the financial sector; but whilst there are some brands struggling, there are others leading the way […]

LinkedIn advertising can be a very powerful tool if it’s used to its full potential. There are five main approaches to using LinkedIn Ads, each with their own outcomes and end goals. The concept behind LinkedIn’s advertising platform is very similar to Facebook’s; you can create static image and video ads that appear in various […]

February 21st 2015 marks the date that Koozai will be celebrating nine triumphant years in the Digital Marketing industry. However, as that day falls on a Saturday this year, we’ve decided to celebrate today instead, and have treated the team to some tasty donuts from Krispy Kreme.

Often underrated yet vitally important in a large number of verticals, brand engagement is often overlooked at the cost of creating a larger audience of loyal, relevant users who are more likely to convert and share the love. The music industry gives one of the best examples of this, and a number of lessons can […]

Protecting brands online isn’t just reserved for businesses. Charities are branded too. Does your charity rank for its brand name, the cause it fights for and its latest campaign? And why does that even matter? Let’s find out!

With an average of 187.3 million blogs and 125,000 daily signups (Source: Tumblr), Tumblr is no longer just another blogging platform. Interest has piqued in the 7 year old social platform since it was acquired by Yahoo last year, but in reality brands have been enticed by this user friendly portal for some time now […]

In a noisy marketplace, competition is fierce, and if you’re an online business, chances are the ferocity of the opposition will be even more intense. That is, unless of course, your company thrives on an unrivalled, niche product or service.

When is a fruit not a fruit? It struck me when sticking a hashtag on a tweet the other day – to some an Apple is a fruit second, and a gadget brand first. This is what great branding is all about! By leveraging your audience, you can create your own brand. Here’s what your business […]

When you first think of Content Marketing, you probably think about how it can be used to help drive traffic to your site, increase brand awareness and promote your products or services to a wider or more targeted audience. Additionally, it can also help with Page One Domination – here’s how.

Real time marketing is the latest craze to hit the digital world. Brands are jumping on current events as they unfold while reaping the rewards of interacting with their target audience. Tube strikes, Oscar selfies and football transfers have all been successfully exploited by brands ready to market in the moment. So what are the best […]

Discount sites offer their service to just about any and every trade under the sun. Everyone loves a bargain, and these companies have cleverly capitalised on this; offering deals on all manner of products and services for sometimes more than a 70% reduction, while taking their slice of the pie as the middle man. But […]

Digital Marketing has evolved rapidly over the last five years. Maybe longer. Its speed to market, its improved ROI attribution and scale of reach has taken Digital Marketing from buzzword to a staple of any forward thinking company’s marketing strategy. Yet, is there still a place for offline marketing?

To earn search engine rankings (Google Love) you need to provide users with a good ‘post click’ experience. A good user experience can be communicated to Google through quality bounce rate and the amount of time a user spends on your site. This post will look at user experience and how improving your bounce rate […]

Forget Google Analytics for a moment. Step back and think as Marketing Managers what it is that you want your website to tell you (as well as do brilliantly making you/the boss stacks of cash in the process).

Crazy Egg is an Analytics tool, it’s a CRO tool, it’s an SEO tool, it’s a PPC tool. As much as it has been said before of other tools, I really think this is the Swiss Army knife of Digital Marketing tools and more than just a heat map. We use Crazy Egg at Koozai […]

If you’re investing time and money in Digital Marketing, then you need to know how your website is performing. Using an web analytics package like Google Analytics offers an off the shelf product that is free and easily installed. But we’ve no doubt your boss will want to know more about this package – as […]

As the SEO industry progresses it’s becoming less about ticking boxes and more about providing a better experience for your users. To do this, the first place you need to start is with Analytics – it’s fundamental to a successful SEO campaign.

I see this question plastered all over forums and LinkedIn Groups, as well as hearing it from my clients. The standard response I see to this question online is always simply “it depends on the industry you’re in” – but there’s much more to it than that.

A website should exist to serve a purpose. Gone are the days of having a site because, well everyone else has one so we may as well. A website should exist to feed a business leads, leads that convert to custom.

MeasureFest has returned for 2014! We’ve had another insightful day of Website Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation and Website Usability. Check out my full write-up of the event, with 65 tips on analytics, CRO and usability.

Predictive Analytics is a term commonly used in conjunction with ‘Big Data’, but without really understanding the meaning of the term, the concept can be pretty useless. So, let’s find out what exactly Predictive Analytics is and why it can be beneficial for your digital marketing campaigns.

As a business owner, it’s likely that you use Google Analytics to track data on your website. Whilst Google Analytics is a fantastically useful tool, there is one area that can cause inaccuracies – the use of sampled data. Find out what this could mean for your website and business.

In January 2012, Haribo released a TV advert showing the results of an interesting (if slightly halfhearted and biased) social experiment. Children were asked to sit at a table, faced with a single Haribo sweet. If they managed to resist eating the sweet for a short period of time, they would get two Haribo sweets […]

Saturday saw close to 200 digital analysts converge on Pimlico, London all in the name of knowledge transfer. Measurecamp has gained a cult reputation amongst the digital marketing world for its small, informal unconference characteristics that set it apart from the other events in the digital marketing conference calendar.

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